Mashable spoke with Hal after he appeared in Microsoft's Super Bowl commercial. He was really surprised by the response he got from his appearance in the commercial. His family helps him sell prints of his beautiful works online, and his work is currently on display at the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning gallery. Not a bad week.

Sometimes, you don't need the fanciest or most advanced tool to make beautiful creations. You just need the right attitude and a vision. Just ask Hal. [Mashable]